Founded in 1760 by vineyard owner François Delamotte, Champagne Delamotte is the fifth oldest producer in the region. The House has passed through many generations and even changed name at one point but was re-established as Delamotte in the late 1940s when it came into the hands of the de Nonancourt family. One of the most legendary figures in the Champagne industry, Bernard de Nonancourt managed Delamotte until 1988, when Champagne Laurent-Perrier purchased the business. After also buying the prestigious House of Champagne Salon in 1989, they officially joined the two companies and took over management of both. Next-door neighbours in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne Salon and Champagne Delamotte remain sister companies today. Whilst Salon originates from the same twenty plots in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Delamotte now owns six hectares in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, including in Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger.

Delamotte still produces its rose by the 'saignee' method, a highly-skilled technique employed by a few discerning Champagne houses.

Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru | CH: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Oger PN: Ambonnay, Bouzy and Tours-sur-Marne
Grape Varieties: 88% Chardonnay & 12% Pinot Noir
Reserve Wine: 10%
Base Vintage: 2018
Red Wine: 12%
Lees Ageing: 4 years on the lees
Dosage: 8 g/l

Tasting Note: The scent of rose petals on a rather savoury base. Marked acidity and notably smooth texture. Well integrated on the palate. Really quite a sophisticated rosé. Though not desperately dry. - Tasted by Jancis Robinson

Founded in 1760 by vineyard owner François Delamotte, Champagne Delamotte is the fifth oldest producer in the region. The House has passed through many generations and even changed name at one point but was re-established as Delamotte in the late 1940s when it came into the hands of the de Nonancourt family. One of the most legendary figures in the Champagne industry, Bernard de Nonancourt managed Delamotte until 1988, when Champagne Laurent-Perrier purchased the business. After also buying the prestigious House of Champagne Salon in 1989, they officially joined the two companies and took over management of both.

Next-door neighbours in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne Salon and Champagne Delamotte remain sister companies today. Whilst Salon originates from the same twenty plots in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Delamotte now owns six hectares in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, including in Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. However, in the years when Salon does not declare a vintage, Delamotte has the first claim to the Salon grapes.

Cellar Master: Michel Fauconnet
Winery Location: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger | Champagne, France
Champagne Region: Côte des Blancs
Annual Production (bottles): 800,000